Security Intelligence Analyst: National Threat & Aviation Security

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 99,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government’s Civil Aviation Authority and Combined Threat Assessment Group seek a Security Intelligence Analyst to join a unique, shared role in Wellington. You’ll work within SCMR and CTAG, producing all-source assessments that shape national security and aviation regulatory decisions.

You’ll combine intelligence, threat and risk analysis with civil aviation portfolio work, engaging agencies across government and industry. A Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience producing intelligence, threat, risk, policy or strategic assessments.
• Ability to analyse complex, incomplete information to support high-stakes decisions.
• Ability to identify trends and future implications from diverse information sources.
• Ability to write concise, evidence-based reports for senior leaders and decision-makers.
• Ability to present complex issues clearly and influence stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build productive relationships across agencies and sectors.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to New Zealand's aviation security and national security understanding by building all-source assessments.
• Draw information from multiple sources, apply rigorous techniques, test assumptions and inform decision-makers.
• Collaborate with intelligence professionals across government and transport sectors to influence security planning and regulatory responses.
• Produce assessments that help clarify threats, risks and vulnerabilities affecting civil aviation and national security.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Threat & risk assessment

Policy analysis

Threat monitoring

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in security studies or related field

Job description

New Zealand Government’s Civil Aviation Authority and Combined Threat Assessment Group seek a Security Intelligence Analyst to join a unique, shared role in Wellington. You’ll work within SCMR and CTAG, producing all-source assessments that shape national security and aviation regulatory decisions.

You’ll combine intelligence, threat and risk analysis with civil aviation portfolio work, engaging agencies across government and industry. A Top Secret clearance is required.